1+ week, 3+ day ago (318+ words) WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. " What was known as the hallway that led to nowhere inside the Carl Building Technologies Center at Penn College in Williamsport is now the new home of the Williamsport Launch Box. This has been in the works for a few years, becoming the 24th location in the Launch Box and Innovation network." "We are certainly open to our Penn College campus community, including students, faculty, and staff. We're also open to the Williamsport community," said "Erin Schultz, Launch Box Operations Manager." Any Pennsylvania resident can come in and use the Williamsport Launch Box. Funding came from Penn State and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and through a donation from Ken and Kristie Healy. The Williamsport Launch Box provides many different services, including programs, workshops, one-to-one coaching, and speaker series. "And through the launch networks, you do…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (138+ words) The event was orchestrated as a way to say thanks to veterans in the community. With Veterans Day right around the corner, Misericordia University was host to an event celebrating Luzerne County veterans To stream WNEP on your phone, you need the WNEP app. Download the WNEP app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video DALLAS, Pa. " On Saturday, a veterans' recognition event and expo for Luzerne County veterans was held at Misericordia University. State representative Jamie Walsh hosted the event. There, veterans and their families had the opportunity to see the resources offered to them in their community. Lori Hazlak, from Shickshinny said, "Veterans need to be recognized more than they are, and if you are a family member of a veteran, be very proud of your country and your veteran."...

1+ hour ago (362+ words) SCRANTON, Pa. " At All Saints Academy in Scranton, a gym became more than just a place for games; it became a tribute to a student who never got to complete his journey here. The school dedicated the court to Lenny Zupon. He was a seventh grader who passed away after a car crash in 2014." After years of fundraising efforts by his mother, Mary Jane, the school was able to get a new gym floor. For his mother, this is more than just a ceremony; it's a celebration of Lenny's life. "I still, to this day, like when I see the red kettles out, he used to run back to my car and take money out of my little stash of change and come back and dump it in the red kettles," says Mary Jane." That generosity and caring spirit is…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (299+ words) MONROE COUNTY, Pa. " Students here at Clear Run Intermediate School in Tobyhanna are getting to know the veterans who live in their communities. Like Private First Class Abby Limani, who is in the United States Army National Guard. She is currently studying international politics at Penn State University. "My dad was a Marine; he served for 10 years, so it comes in our family to be here and help out with Veterans Day. He's been doing it for years and years, and now it's my turn to take over since I just joined, and now I get to wear this amazing uniform," said PFC Limani. The guest speakers showed students the different gear and told them about what it takes to serve in the military, even running them through some of the commands. For the 5th-grade class, they say they understand…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago (180+ words) LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. " School's out. For now, at least. Damaged in a fire, the Leo F. Solomon school complex in Luzerne County will not reopen until after the holidays, and the Wilkes-Barre Area School District plans no virtual classes, the district said Sunday. In a letter, Superintendent Dr. Brian Costello announced the Plains complex requires restoration to ceiling tiles, HVAC systems, and the'spaces'above false ceilings. Firefighters on Nov. 20 contained a fire to one classroom, but an environmental review later found smoke damage throughout the complex. The district needs to pass a final air quality test to reopen. District officials initially hoped to reopen last week. Since the fire, students attended virtual classes, but the delayed reopening changed the calculus. Costello said in the letter that the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of virtual school, and instead, students will make up time…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (306+ words) MONROE COUNTY, Pa. " Holding the American flag high with pride, hundreds of students welcomed veterans to the halls of Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Polk Township for a Veterans Day Parade. "They seem so happy they seem so like inspired. They're all giving out high-fives and like they really look up to us, and it's really, really sweet," said Amara Rubino, Air Force Reserve. Walking hand in hand, these servicemen and women are relatives of the students. The teachers who organize the parade say this year they welcomed 90 veterans. For weeks, students have learned about the importance of Veterans Day. "A hero just isn't somebody that you might see like a police officer or fireman, like we have our veterans or military service members, and even somebody in your family might be a hero," said Jessica Bruch, 1st-grade teacher. The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (102+ words) LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. " A school in Luzerne County is closed after a fire Thursday morning. The Plains Township Fire Department was called to the Solomon Plains Junior High building around 7 a.m. after administration officials spotted flames in one of the rooms. No students were inside the building, and no one was injured, but school officials say six rooms sustained water damage from the fire, and smoke traveled through some of the hallways." As crews work to repair the damage, the school will be closed Thursday and Friday and will operate virtually. Officials hope to reopen the complex on Monday....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (248+ words) More than 80 local vendors attended the event; the funds raised will go towards Scranton Prep's student scholarships. Scranton Prep's Galleria attracts hundreds for handmade gifts and more To stream WNEP on your phone, you need the WNEP app. Download the WNEP app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video SCRANTON, Pa. " On Sunday, visitors to the Galleria at Scranton Prep enjoyed more than 80 local vendors with handmade gifts, art, delicious food, and baked goods, door prizes, and swag bags. Organizers say they expected more than 18 hundred people to stop by. Barb Sciandra, the parent co-chair, said, "It's a longstanding tradition, you know, every year we have more and more people, more and more vendors here. Like I said, it's a wonderful community event." Scranton Prep's Galleria attracts hundreds for handmade gifts and more To stream…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (287+ words) MILTON, Pa. " Inside the gymnasium of the Milton Area High School in Northumberland County, a free dinner for veterans and an opportunity for students of all ages to learn about their sacrifice and service. "You're seeing all the veterans sitting in front of you, all the army members, air force, it's just hard to see because they had to go through hard times," Zaylee Reynolds, White Deer Elementary Student. "It felt really cool to see it and just really appreciative of all the veterans that were able to come," Decklynne Engleman, Milton Area Middle School student. Remnants and examples of the sacrifices made throughout American history were on full display on tables and on the walls of the gymnasium. "This is a parachute from June 6, 1944, D-Day, that was turned into a dress by the people over there because they didn't…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) HUGHESVILLE, Pa. " Nathan Minium, the Executive Director at Lycoming Career and Technology Center in Hughesville, is looking over renderings for the center's expansion project." Officials recently broke ground on the project that has been in the works for over a year. Minium says enrollment continues to grow, and programs can't keep up with the demand, leaving many students on a waitlist. "We're seeing the need for additional space, we need more updated facilities, there's a growing interest and need for welding and diesel, so we're going to be adding two new programs next fall in welding technology and diesel technology," said Nathan Minium, Lycoming Career and Technology Center Executive Director. The project is possible thanks to a five-million-dollar Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant from Governor Josh Shapiro's office. Programs slated for expansion include culinary arts, health careers, and early childhood…...